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Battle Of Lexington and Concord
Shots fired at Lexington and Concord where weapons depot destroyed. "Minute Men" forced the British troops back to Boston. George Washington took command of the Continental Army. -
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American Revolution
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George Washington
George Washington was appointed general and commander-in-chief of the new Continental Army. -
Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson presents the United States Declaration of Independence -
Washington retreat
October 28 Battle of White Plains force General Washington to retreat to the west pursued by Cornwallis. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was the turning point of the American revolution. American victory at Battle of Saratoga. -
British Victory
March 15: Battle of Guilford Courthouse British victory. -
Yorktowm
October 19: The British army surrenders at Yorktown - a devastating effect on the British -
Abolished Slavery
July 8: Supreme Court of Massachusetts abolishes slavery in the state. -
Treaty of Paris
The treaty of Paris was signed by United States and Great Britain. England recognized the independence of the thirteen rebellious colonies in North America, thus formally ending the War of the American Revolution. England also relinquished land claims east of the Mississippi River and south of the Great Lakes. -
Farewell address
November 2: George Washington delivers farewell address
